Jacob and Esau

"Jacob and Esau" Oil on canvas Flemish Master 17th century Canvas cm. 158 x 96 frame cm. 170 x 108 Excellent condition This large canvas from the 17th century dramatically describes the biblical episode of the reconciliation between the two prophet brothers Jacob and Esau. The meeting puts an end to all the tremendous controversies experienced by the protagonists together with their parents Isaac and Rebecca, the father attached to his favorite Esau and the mother complicit in Jacob's deceptions. Isaac, son of Abraham and Sarah, marries Rebecca who, thanks to God's intervention, finally receives the grace to have two twin sons. The family history is quite convoluted and full of meanings and lends itself to various interpretations. The work depicts the moment of the joyful meeting that seals the peace between the two brothers. The scene is rich in characters with the two distinct groups following the protagonists who embrace each other moved. The lavish clothes of Jacob, who has become rich, are noticeable, with the pages lifting his long ermine fur, his servants with white horses and the soldiers with his insignia, unlike his brother who lives by hunting and cultivates his father's countryside. The large size of the canvas allows the author to create an articulated and large composition that offers the viewer a broad, pleasant and very attractive vision. All the pictorial characteristics are typical of Flemish art of the 17th century, with quick, thick brushstrokes full of color, of great effectiveness. The pictorial layer, characterized by an evident craquelure, is compact and without any sagging, perfectly fixed on the entire canvas with a professional relining. Certificate of authenticity is issued according to law (FIMA affiliate) Tracked shipping (DHL TRACKING) and fully insured with anti-shock packaging in a custom-made wooden crate. Delivery within 3 working days from receipt of the bank transfer (DHL EXPRESS) NEGOTIABLE PRICE - Customized payment ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC DETAILS ON link: https://www.antichitaischia.it/it/prodotto/-giacobbe-ed-esau--